Dietary Supplements News Get timely updates on industry regulations, research findings, company developments, and market shifts impacting the dietary supplements sector, or explore more on our Dietary Supplements main page. https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/rss en-us Vitafoods Europe 2026: The Trends Defining the Future of Nutraceuticals info@wfcinc.com Vitafoods Europe hosted a record-breaking number of attendees, coming together to identify the emerging trends and advancements of the nutraceutical industry. Vitafoods Europe hosted a record-breaking number of attendees, coming together to identify the emerging trends and advancements of the nutraceutical industry.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18001 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:56:41 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18001-vitafoods-europe-2026-the-trends-defining-the-future-of-nutraceuticals GettyImages-1936811076.jpg Dietary Supplement Access Act: New Bill Would Let Americans Use HSAs and FSAs for Dietary Supplements Bipartisan legislation introduced in Congress would expand access to dietary supplements by allowing eligible products to be purchased through HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs, a move supporters say better aligns federal policy with preventive health practices. Bipartisan legislation introduced in Congress would expand access to dietary supplements by allowing eligible products to be purchased through HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs, a move supporters say better aligns federal policy with preventive health practices.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18021 Fri, 29 May 2026 18:00:00 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18021-dietary-supplement-access-act-new-bill-would-let-americans-use-hsas-and-fsas-for-dietary-supplements Nutritional-Supplements-GettyImages-2262331662.jpg Expo West 2026 Trend Report: Innovation, Transparency & Functional Wellness info@wfcinc.com Explore 11 of the biggest trends from Natural Products Expo West 2026, including protein innovation, gut health, GLP-1 support, regenerative products, clean-label foods, and science-backed wellness, plus that ingredient supplier and brands that deliver on the trends. Explore 11 of the biggest trends from Natural Products Expo West 2026, including protein innovation, gut health, GLP-1 support, regenerative products, clean-label foods, and science-backed wellness, plus that ingredient supplier and brands that deliver on the trends.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17956 Tue, 26 May 2026 15:05:45 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17956-expo-west-2026-trend-report-innovation-transparency-and-functional-wellness Natural-Products-Expo-West-2026.jpeg Karnataka High Court Issues Interim Stay on Ashwagandha Leaf Ban Following petitions arguing the ban of ashwagandha leaves or extracts that contain leaf in health supplements bypassed formal regulatory amendment procedures under existing food safety frameworks, The Karnataka High Court has issued an interim stay and scheduled a follow-up hearing. Following petitions arguing the ban of ashwagandha leaves or extracts that contain leaf in health supplements bypassed formal regulatory amendment procedures under existing food safety frameworks, The Karnataka High Court has issued an interim stay and scheduled a follow-up hearing.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18003 Wed, 20 May 2026 09:33:32 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18003-karnataka-high-court-issues-interim-stay-on-ashwagandha-leaf-ban GettyImages-2260827018.jpg NPA Fly-In Day Brings Supplement Industry Priorities to Capitol Hill info@wfcinc.com NPA members brought key supplement policy priorities directly to lawmakers, including concerns over state-level restrictions and mandatory product listing proposals. NPA members brought key supplement policy priorities directly to lawmakers, including concerns over state-level restrictions and mandatory product listing proposals.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18002 Tue, 19 May 2026 08:27:43 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18002-npa-fly-in-day-brings-supplement-industry-priorities-to-capitol-hill NPA-Fly-In-Day-2026.jpg Group photo of attendees at the Natural Products Association 2026 Fly-In Day in Washington, D.C., where dietary supplement industry leaders met with lawmakers to discuss DSHEA reform, FDA oversight, and supplement regulation. NPA-Fly-In-Day-2026.jpg Group photo of attendees at the Natural Products Association 2026 Fly-In Day in Washington, D.C., where dietary supplement industry leaders met with lawmakers to discuss DSHEA reform, FDA oversight, and supplement regulation. imagem_2026-05-19_114721657.png imagem_2026-05-19_114705696.png imagem_2026-05-19_114616567.png imagem_2026-05-19_114629761.png imagem_2026-05-19_114736035.png FDA Leadership: Marty Makary Resigns, Kyle Diamantas Takes Acting Role info@wfcinc.com FDA leadership is shifting again as Dr. Marty Makary exits the agency and Kyle Diamantas steps into the acting commissioner role.

FDA leadership is shifting again as Dr. Marty Makary exits the agency and Kyle Diamantas steps into the acting commissioner role.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17997 Fri, 15 May 2026 05:51:01 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17997-fda-leadership-marty-makary-resigns-kyle-diamantas-takes-acting-role GettyImages-2150426625.jpg Industry Pushes for Clarity as FDA Reassesses “Dietary Substance” Definition in DSHEA A decades-old definition is under the microscope as FDA gathers input on dietary supplement ingredients and innovation. A decades-old definition is under the microscope as FDA gathers input on dietary supplement ingredients and innovation.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17994 Wed, 13 May 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17994-industry-pushes-for-clarity-as-fda-reassesses-dietary-substance-definition-in-dshea Defining-Dietary-Supplements-GettyImages-1441024507.jpeg House Dietary Supplement Listing Act Sparks Debate Over FDA Product Registry A new House bill would require dietary supplement manufacturers to register products with FDA, reigniting debate between industry groups over transparency, regulatory burden, and the future of DSHEA oversight. A new House bill would require dietary supplement manufacturers to register products with FDA, reigniting debate between industry groups over transparency, regulatory burden, and the future of DSHEA oversight.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17993 Fri, 08 May 2026 11:56:32 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17993-house-dietary-supplement-listing-act-sparks-debate-over-fda-product-registry Dietary-Supplements-Nutrition-GettyImages-2273297795.jpeg Oregano Oil on Amazon? New Testing Reveals Quality Gaps NOW's latest round of industry quality testing of dietary supplements involved 35 oregano oil supplements sold on Amazon, and found nearly two-thirds failed potency standards. NOW's latest round of industry quality testing of dietary supplements involved 35 oregano oil supplements sold on Amazon, and found nearly two-thirds failed potency standards.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17987 Wed, 06 May 2026 10:16:27 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17987-oregano-oil-on-amazon-new-testing-reveals-quality-gaps Oregano-Oil-GettyImages-2254123508.jpg India’s Ashwagandha Leaf Ban Sparks Debate Over Safety, Science, and Supply Chain The Government of India's restriction on ashwagandha leaves in nutritional supplements is sparking industry debate. Experts weigh safety, science, and supply chain impacts of the root-only directive. The Government of India's restriction on ashwagandha leaves in nutritional supplements is sparking industry debate. Experts weigh safety, science, and supply chain impacts of the root-only directive.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17981 Tue, 05 May 2026 10:35:00 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17981-indias-ashwagandha-leaf-ban-sparks-debate-over-safety-science-and-supply-chain Ashwagandha-Withania-somnifera-roots-leaves-GettyImages-2197460355.jpeg Government of India Prohibits Ashwagandha Leaves in Supplements and Foods, Tightens Enforcement on Adulteration info@wfcinc.com India’s Ministry of Ayush and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India have issued aligned directives prohibiting ashwagandha leaves in supplements and foods, reinforcing root-only use, mandating plant-part labeling, and stepping up enforcement after years of non-compliance. India’s Ministry of Ayush and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India have issued aligned directives prohibiting ashwagandha leaves in supplements and foods, reinforcing root-only use, mandating plant-part labeling, and stepping up enforcement after years of non-compliance.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17976 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:02:53 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17976-government-of-india-prohibits-ashwagandha-leaves-in-supplements-and-foods-tightens-enforcement-on-adulteration Ashwagandha-root-vs-leaf-regulation-india.jpeg Soil & Climate Alliance Sends Budget Guidance to USDA 35 organization and farms have co-signed the submitted recommendation letter for the disbursement of funds of the new pilot program. 35 organization and farms have co-signed the submitted recommendation letter for the disbursement of funds of the new pilot program.


]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17963 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:30:00 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17963-soil-and-climate-alliance-sends-budget-guidance-to-usda GettyImages-2182140318.jpg “Food Is Medicine” Momentum Builds as New Report Highlights Role of Supplements Insights from the CRN-International symposium underscore the role of protein, vitamin D, phytochemicals, and more in resilience, chronic disease prevention, and healthy aging. Insights from the CRN-International symposium underscore the role of protein, vitamin D, phytochemicals, and more in resilience, chronic disease prevention, and healthy aging.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17957 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17957-food-is-medicine-momentum-builds-as-new-report-highlights-role-of-supplements Nutrition-Dietary-Supplements-GettyImages-1329316839.jpeg Naturally Informed to Host Growth & Innovation Forum in NJ Naturally Informed's Growth and Innovation Forum will feature curated educational programming covering high-growth areas shaping the natural products marketplace. Naturally Informed's Growth and Innovation Forum will feature curated educational programming covering high-growth areas shaping the natural products marketplace.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17955 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:47:37 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17955-naturally-informed-to-host-growth-and-innovation-forum-in-nj Innovation-2026-Trends-Sciene-GettyImages-2238563042.jpeg Call for Comments: FDA Public Meeting Will Explore Scope of Dietary Supplement Ingredients info@wfcinc.com FDA said the public meeting will help inform the agency's next steps regarding the meaning of the dietary supplement ingredient categories defined in DSHEA. FDA said the public meeting will help inform the agency's next steps regarding the meaning of the dietary supplement ingredient categories defined in DSHEA.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17931 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:01:15 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17931-call-for-comments-fda-public-meeting-will-explore-scope-of-dietary-supplement-ingredients Comments-GettyImages-1392501235.jpg AIDP Mourns the Passing of CEO Dr. Edward Lee, Names Successor info@wfcinc.com Honoring the CEO of AIDP, who had a vision to elevated standards within the natural products industry, and looking at what is next for the AIDP and Threotech. Honoring the CEO of AIDP, who had a vision to elevated standards within the natural products industry, and looking at what is next for the AIDP and Threotech.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17925 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:51:50 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17925-aidp-mourns-the-passing-of-ceo-dr-edward-lee-names-successor Memoriam_GettyImages-1132272190.jpg “Can Supplements Reduce Cancer Risk?” AHPA Corrects the Record In addition to calling out now-discredited research, AHPA refuted repeated claims that dietary supplements are "not well regulated" by FDA. In addition to calling out now-discredited research, AHPA refuted repeated claims  that dietary supplements are "not well regulated" by FDA.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17916 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17916-can-supplements-reduce-cancer-risk-ahpa-corrects-the-record Dietary_Supplements_Nutrition_GettyImages-1456616895.jpg “Do You Need These Popular Supplements?” CRN Responds to NYT article The question is not whether Americans should choose food or supplements, but how both can responsibly work together to support health, CRN said in response to a NYT article questioning the need for dietary supplements. The question is not whether Americans should choose food or supplements, but how both can responsibly work together to support health, CRN said in response to a NYT article questioning the need for dietary supplements.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17915 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17915-do-you-need-these-popular-supplements-crn-responds-to-nyt-article dietary-supplements.jpg Nammex Counters Misinformation with Call to Action Inconsistent use of fungal terminology in dietary supplements combined with misinformed marketing has led to confusion throughout the natural products industry and among consumers, Nammex maintains. Inconsistent use of fungal terminology in dietary supplements combined with misinformed marketing has led to confusion throughout the natural products industry and among consumers, Nammex maintains. 

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17883 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:28:20 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17883-nammex-counters-misinformation-with-call-to-action Lions-Mane-Mushroom-Fungi-GettyImages-2178663140.jpg Regulatory Roundup: Self GRAS, Age Restriction, Artificial Colors, Heavy Metals and More info@wfcinc.com ANH-USA, CRN, and NPA share viewpoints on key issues impacting the natural products industry. ANH-USA, CRN, and NPA share viewpoints on key issues impacting the natural products industry.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17909 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17909-regulatory-roundup-self-gras-age-restriction-artificial-colors-heavy-metals-and-more Regulatory-GettyImages-1878762700.jpg Organic & Natural Health Conference Concludes with Powerful Message The 11th annual Organic & Natural Health Association conference celebrated members from the natural products industry while discussing ideas regarding current and future affairs. The 11th annual Organic & Natural Health Association conference celebrated members from the natural products industry while discussing ideas regarding current and future affairs.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17890 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:06:51 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17890-organic-and-natural-health-conference-concludes-with-powerful-message o-n-health-11th-conference-2026.jpg Industry Rallies Behind Federal Preemption Bill for Dietary Supplements The Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act is designed to protect consumer health and rein in burdensome state overregulation. The Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act is designed to protect consumer health and rein in burdensome state overregulation.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17889 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:04:05 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17889-industry-rallies-behind-federal-preemption-bill-for-dietary-supplements Dietary-Supplements-GettyImages-2246779636.jpg The State of Regenerative Agriculture The 2026 North American Sustainable Foods Summit is taking a closer look at the growing popularity of regen ag. The 2026 North American Sustainable Foods Summit is taking a closer look at the growing popularity of regen ag.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17879 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:45:08 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17879-the-state-of-regenerative-agriculture GettyImages-2212385588.jpg Regulatory Roundup: Censorship, Age Restriction Efforts, Hemp-Derived Products, Homeopathy and More info@wfcinc.com AHPA, ANH-USA, CRN and NPA are working to support the natural products industry on pressing topics including censorship, age-restriction efforts, the future of hemp-derived products and homeopathy, and more. AHPA, ANH-USA, CRN and NPA are working to support the natural products industry on pressing topics including censorship, age-restriction efforts, the future of hemp-derived products and homeopathy, and more.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17875 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17875-regulatory-roundup-censorship-age-restriction-efforts-hemp-derived-products-homeopathy-and-more Regulatory-Dietary-Supplements-GettyImages-2164237438.jpeg Predicting 2026: 20+ Trends to Watch in The New Year These are the points of focus in Beverage, Food & Nutrition, Kids' Food & Nutrition, Supplements, and Private Label that will help make your 2026 a success. These are the points of focus in Beverage, Food & Nutrition, Kids' Food & Nutrition, Supplements, and Private Label that will help make your 2026 a success. 

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17870 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17870-predicting-2026-20-trends-to-watch-in-the-new-year GettyImages-2226898052.jpg Sustainable Foods Summit Focuses on AI & New Tech Members from Regenerative Agriculture, Food Ingredients, and AI & Technology fields will participate in the North American Sustainable Foods Summit, providing insights into the latest developments influencing the industry. Members from Regenerative Agriculture, Food Ingredients, and AI & Technology fields will participate in the North American Sustainable Foods Summit, providing insights into the latest developments influencing the industry.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17874 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:18:36 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17874-sustainable-foods-summit-focuses-on-ai-and-new-tech GettyImages-2079717760.jpg Cheers to 90 Years! NPA Kicks Off 90th Anniversary Celebration info@wfcinc.com The Natural Products Association (NPA), which was founded in 1936, has played a defining role in shaping the modern natural products marketplace. Find out what's in store for this milestone anniversary year. The Natural Products Association (NPA), which was founded in 1936, has played a defining role in shaping the modern natural products marketplace. Find out what's in store for this milestone anniversary year.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17845 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:32:16 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17845-cheers-to-90-years-npa-kicks-off-90th-anniversary-celebration 90-years-GettyImages-700945794.jpeg M&A Update: Better Being Co. Acquired Better Being's vertically integrated platform and consistent focus on product quality and innovation appealed to a syndicate of global investors. Better Being's vertically integrated platform and consistent focus on product quality and innovation appealed to a syndicate of global investors.



]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17831 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17831-m-and-a-update-better-being-co-acquired GettyImages-2194998997.jpg Natural Products Association Announces 2026 Fly-In Day The annual event, which is a centerpiece of the NPA advocacy program, creates an opportunity for attendees to advocate to protect their industry and customers, helping to shape policies through in-person meetings with members of Congress and their staff. The annual event, which is a centerpiece of the NPA advocacy program, creates an opportunity for attendees to advocate to protect their industry and customers, helping to shape policies through in-person meetings with members of Congress and their staff. 

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17823 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:59:25 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17823-natural-products-association-announces-2026-fly-in-day Capitol-Hill-Washington_GettyImages-1476177420.jpg Church & Dwight to Sell Vitamin, Minerals, and Supplements Business to Piping Rock “We believe Piping Rock, a company with deep experience in the vitamin business, will be a successful steward for VitaFusion and L’il Critters,” said Church & Dwight CEO Rick Dierker. “We believe Piping Rock, a company with deep experience in the vitamin business, will be a successful steward for VitaFusion and L’il Critters,” said Church & Dwight CEO Rick Dierker.


]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17822 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:02:13 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17822-church-and-dwight-to-sell-vitamin-minerals-and-supplements-business-to-piping-rock GettyImages-2211435389.jpg